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redbenjoe - 2008-12-31 23:34

we just got home from our annual new years eve beach bonfire.

dont know how the rest of the world governs bonfires on public beaches --but down here in florida --an official permit is required.

thats understandable, except its about impossible to ever get one !! Mad Smile

so, rather than go thru all the political red tape --and as long as the winds are not blowing on-shore --
the local fire department is kind enough to 'overlook' this permit matter --

and gives us a pass for 6 holidays nights per year --plus a few full moon parties Big Grin

anyway --its beer and fun and NICE !!

the first shot is a couple night fishing at the surf - Smile
the rest are the bonfire at 11PM --before the big crowd arrives :









- 2008-12-31 23:42

Nothing beats a nice BIG bonfire...throw in pallets, chairs, tables...ANYTHING that burns Big Grin

-gsbadbmr

eric - 2008-12-31 23:45

Happy New Year Ira! Do you ever take any of your boxes to the beach? Or is that a big no no. I would think you would be quit the center of attention with some of those you have.

redbenjoe - 2008-12-31 23:47

Smile
anything EXCEPT plywood, painted wood or the neighbors palm trees Laugh Out Loud

do you need permits up there in canada?

redbenjoe - 2008-12-31 23:54

hi eric --happy new year to you --

learned the hard way to never take a classic , irreplaceable box onto the sand and close to the surf--
sand and salt is brutal torture to tape decks and all the switches, connections, etc

the only good, loud box to be relaxed about is a kaboom Smile
as they can be replaced, anytime

- 2008-12-31 23:58

quote:
Originally posted by redbenjoe:
Smile
anything EXCEPT plywood, painted wood or the neighbors palm trees Laugh Out Loud

do you need permits up there in canada?


Yeah...most Canadians do...i however DON'T Laugh Out Loud

-gsbadbmr

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 00:06

Laugh Out Loud Laugh Out Loud
thats SO FAR --
the funniest post of 2009 !!

or on you on such a backwards time zone up there -
that its still 2008 ??? Smile

- 2009-01-01 00:10

quote:
Originally posted by redbenjoe:
Laugh Out Loud Laugh Out Loud
thats SO FAR --
the funniest post of 2009 !!


Thanks Ira...NOW will you sell me your bolt box? Laugh Out Loud

2009 arrives here in Canada in 4 days 17hours 11 minutes...i can't wait Big Grin

Check your pm momentarily Wink

-gsbadbmr

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 00:18

gordie --i've been trying to tell ya --the bolts box is not THAT good !! Smile

so - for some short money -
want i should make you a couple of purple woodie bolts ??

and you could nail em to any conion Big Grin

- 2009-01-01 00:26

Purple woodie bolts it is...gracious amigo Laugh Out Loud

-gsbadbmr

billpc55 - 2009-01-01 00:58

ira you need to come on tour with me. i am sure you would enjoy the experience.

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 07:12

like when ?? Big Grin

oldskool69 - 2009-01-01 10:38

Happy new year Ira! Looks like a good time. I don't believe in resolutions but I'll give you a goal not necessarily to complete this year as it's obvious you haven't done it previously... Laugh Out Loud

1. Skip the grail this time and get a quality camera. Laugh Out Loud Laugh Out Loud

2. Learn to effectively use said camera. Laugh Out Loud Laugh Out Loud

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 10:43

agreed !!
also --last night- i forgot the tripod --

and unless some photo/hip member says otherwise --

even the BEST cameras need a tripod for no-flash night shots -right ??????????/

jt - 2009-01-01 19:11

Ira,

Fireside shooting can definitely be challenging and, as Freddie so tactfully pointed out, it really does really help to know what you are doing. Tripod is not always necessary, especially if your subjects are moving around.

Ideally, you should be using a camera that has decent high-ISO performance, a relatively fast lens and the ability to shoot manually.

What camera (make/model) were you using?

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 20:09

its a 1995 sony #900 digital -- sent you a PM - thanks

btw --hope you are correct about the tripod advice --because they take away from the informality of party pictures.

vladi123456 - 2009-01-01 20:46

Ira, I would recommend Nikon D40 for your night-time pictures - they are not expensive and are pretty good Smile I'll even trade you mine - for you Bolt box Wink

jt - 2009-01-01 20:47

Your camera is 14 years old.... Things have come a LOOOOONG way since then.

That is 95% of the reason for your results. I'll check PM...

- 2009-01-01 21:47

quote:
Originally posted by vladi123456:
Ira, I would recommend Nikon D40 for your night-time pictures - they are not expensive and are pretty good Smile I'll even trade you mine - for you Bolt box Wink


hey vladi...i already called dibs on Ira's bolt box...and besides...Ira would most likely want your Nikon D40 PLUS $737.42 PLUS shipping and handling fees for what may have been your potential "trade" Laugh Out Loud

-gsbadbmr

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 22:08

funny that you mentioned this --as i was just now pricing out my 2009 line-up --
and dont have much too offer you guys for any less than that cheapo $737 threshold Smile Leaving

- 2009-01-01 22:15

quote:
Originally posted by redbenjoe:
i was just now pricing out my 2009 line-up --
and dont have much too offer you guys for any less than that cheapo $737 threshold Smile Leaving


Do you accept payment plans...i hope Laugh Out Loud

Leaving

-gsbadbmr

redbenjoe - 2009-01-01 22:18

the preferred payment plan is ::

you pay -- then you pray
Smile

- 2009-01-01 22:30

quote:
Originally posted by redbenjoe:
the preferred payment plan is ::

you pay -- then you pray
Smile


How about you pray that we pay...what do you say Big Grin

-gsbadbmr

skippy1969 - 2009-01-02 04:11

quote:
Originally posted by redbenjoe:
the preferred payment plan is ::

you pay -- then you pray
Smile

AMEN brother!!!!!! Laugh Out Loud Laugh Out Loud